
Cristiano Ronaldo will play on with Portugal for 'as long as he wants' with Roberto Martinez confident 40-year-old striker can lead the team at 2026 World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo will play on with Portugal for “as long as he wants”, says Ricardo Carvalho, with the 40-year-old frontman expected to lead his country at the 2026 World Cup. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who has earned 223 caps, remains available for international duty after signing a two-year contract extension with Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Nassr.